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How does a computer actually work? How do they transform what you type into a program that shows cute cat pictures?

The big ideas in computer organization

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-This is pretty straight forward stuff. Nothing especially technical. We are concerned with the big picture related how systems integrate into organisations and how people use them. I used the standards from the IB<ref>http://www.ibo.org/</ref>, but added some other topics I think fit into this category (but not included by the IB).
+How does a computer '''actually work'''? How do they transform what you type into a program that shows cute cat pictures?
-== The big ideas in system fundamentals ==
+== The big ideas in computer organization ==
-=== Systems in Organizations ===
+*[[2.1.1 Outline the architecture of the central processing unit (CPU) and the functions of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the control unit (CU) and the registers within the CPU. Level: 2]]
-A computer program or computer system is used by people who work in organizations. It is very helpful to understand how people, computers, and organizations work together.
+*[[2.1.2 Describe primary memory. Level: 2]]
+*[[2.1.3 Explain the use of cache memory. Level: 3]]
+*[[2.1.4 Explain the machine instruction cycle. Level: 3]]
+*[[2.1.5 Identify the need for persistent storage. Level: 2]]
+*[[2.1.6 Describe the main functions of an operating system. Level: 2]]
+*[[2.1.7 Outline the use of a range of application software. Level: 2]]
+*[[2.1.8 Identify common features of applications. Level: 2]]
+*[[2.1.9 Define the terms: bit, byte, binary, denary/decimal, hexadecimal. Level: 1]]
+*[[2.1.10 Outline the way in which data is represented in the computer. Level: 2]]
+*[[2.1.11 Define the Boolean operators: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR. Level: 1]]
+*[[2.1.12 Construct truth tables using the above operators. Level: 3]]
+*[[2.1.13 Construct a logic diagram using AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR and XOR gates. Level: 3]]
-==== Planning and system installation ====
-* 1.1.1 Identify the context for which a new system is planned. Level: 2
-* 1.1.2 Describe the need for change management. Level: 2
-* 1.1.3 Outline compatibility issues resulting from situations including legacy systems or business mergers. Level: 2
-* 1.1.4 Compare the implementation of systems using a client’s hardware with hosting systems remotely. Level: 3
-* 1.1.5 Evaluate alternative installation processes. Level: 3
-* 1.1.6 Discuss problems that may arise as a part of data migration. Level: 3
-* 1.1.7 Suggest various types of testing. Level: 3
-==== User Focus ====
-* 1.1.8 Describe the importance of user documentation. Level: 2
-* 1.1.9 Evaluate different methods of providing user documentation. Level: 3
-* 1.1.10 Evaluate different methods of delivering user training. Level: 3
-==== System Backup ====
-* 1.1.11 Identify a range of causes of data loss. Level: 2
-* 1.1.12 Outline the consequences of data loss in a specified situation. Level: 2
-* 1.1.13 Describe a range of methods that can be used to prevent data loss. Level: 2
-==== Software Deployment ====
-* 1.1.14 Describe strategies for managing releases and updates. Level: 2
-=== System Design ===
-==== Components of a computer system ====
-* 1.2.1 Define the terms: hardware, software, peripheral, network, human resources. Level: 1
-* 1.2.2 Describe the roles that a computer can take in a networked world. Level: 2
-* 1.2.3 Discuss the social and ethical issues associated with a networked world. Level: 3
-==== System Design and analysis ====
-* 1.2.4 Identify the relevant stakeholders when planning a new system. Level: 2
-* 1.2.5 Describe methods of obtaining requirements from stakeholders. Level: 2
-* 1.2.6 Describe appropriate techniques for gathering the information needed to arrive at a workable solution. Level: 2
-* 1.2.7 Construct suitable representations to illustrate system requirements. Level: 3
-* 1.2.8 Describe the purpose of prototypes to demonstrate the proposed system to the client. Level: 2
-* 1.2.9 Discuss the importance of iteration during the design process. Level: 3
-* 1.2.10 Explain the possible consequences of failing to involve the end-user in the design process. Level: 3
-* 1.2.11 Discuss the social and ethical issues associated with the introduction of new IT systems. Level: 3
-==== Human interaction with the system ====
-* 1.2.12 Define the term usability. Level: 1
-* 1.2.13 Identify a range of usability problems with commonly used digital devices. Level: 2
-* 1.2.14 Identify methods that can be used to improve the accessibility of systems. Level: 2
-* 1.2.15 Identify a range of usability problems that can occur in a system. Level: 2
-* 1.2.16 Discuss the moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of the interaction between humans and machines. Level: 3
 == References ==
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-[[Category:System fundamentals]]
+[[Category:Computer Organization]]